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“If it bleeds, it leads” is a mantra that can describe the types of stories covered by media outlets. Murders, fires, and robberies, are generally top…
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Disability rights advocates say the justice system, the media, and the public are disregarding filicide in the disability community. On this edition of…
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They’re helping to curb violence, bridge divided communities, and teach history while sowing seeds of empathy. On this edition of Need to Know, we talk to…
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WATCH: Attitudes on immigration and other topics affecting midterms; the rebirth of Ricky Ian GordonWith a so-called refugee and migrant caravan drawing closer to the U.S. border, the immigration debate in America is intensifying. Exactly how will…
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Coming up on Need to Know, we head to Cornell where researchers are examining how attitudes on race, immigration, and gender will affect the midterm…
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It’s not everyday that you hear a story similar to that of Pyar Mo. The young woman was born in a refugee camp in Thailand. At the age of 12 she was…
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What happens when you can't find the book you really need? You write it! That's what one Rochester-native did, and you'll hear her story this week on Need…
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Some say the issue of immigration reform has not only taken a nasty turn in Congress, but also in our society. One reason might be lack of understanding…
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Lending, borrowing, exchanging or sharing is now possible through the simple touch of a mobile phone app. But while the ‘sharing economy’ is benefitting…
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Coming up on Need to Know, we’re peeling back the layers to uncover and understand the underbelly of trafficking, prostitution and addiction in our…